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Manufacturers hunt for talent amid shortage

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Manufacturers hunt for talent amid shortage

Many of the region’s largest manufacturers say they face a shortage of skilled factory workers. That’s despite high unemployment rates and a steady decline in tri-county manufacturing jobs in recent years. Industry experts say the shortage stems from a number of factors, including a dearth of young people interested in manufacturing careers. Few students are Read More →

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Last day for Central Coast TechPitch

By   /  Monday, September 30th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Technology  /  Comments Off on Last day for Central Coast TechPitch

Today is the last day for Central Coast entrepreneurs to sign up for the third annual TechPitch in San Luis Obispo. The event will be held Oct. 23 from 3-8 p.m. At the Madonna Expo Center. To be eligible, entrepreneurs need to have a San Luis Obispo or North Santa Barbara county-based firm in the Read More →

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Tourism roundup: Santa Ynez Valley tourism marketing groups combine forces

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Columns, Tourism, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Tourism roundup: Santa Ynez Valley tourism marketing groups combine forces

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Broad St. plan rankles some SLO businesses

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Broad St. plan rankles some SLO businesses

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Solar advocates hail bill to give non-property owners access

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Green Coast, Real Estate, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Solar advocates hail bill to give non-property owners access

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Cities open door to Airbnb tourism taxes

By   /  Friday, September 20th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Top Stories, Tourism  /  Comments Off on Cities open door to Airbnb tourism taxes

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Dreaming big: Arroyo Grande mattress retailer plots national expansion

By   /  Friday, September 13th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Features, Small Business  /  Comments Off on Dreaming big: Arroyo Grande mattress retailer plots national expansion

When partners Jimi Breazeale and Hector Amaya opened Get-A-Mattress in Arroyo Grande in 2009, they wanted to transform the mattress-buying experience from what Breazeale calls “dirty window” into a showroom atmosphere. After all, with the average mattress costing around $2,000, it’s a considerable consumer purchase.